In 1995 the intention was to create a single charter train set of
Mk1 coaching stock in GWR Chocolate and Cream livery. In the early
days the charter train set was based at Cranmore on the East
Somerset Railway but with increasing demands this relocated to Crewe
in Cheshire.

Today we now own and operate 90 Mk1 and Mk2 coaches based in either
Crewe or Eastleigh in Hampshire. Our organisation is now supporting
the operations of more charter train services than ever; including
our own, very popular Sunday Summer steam hauled Torbay Express and Pathfinder Tours using a range diesels and steam locomotives such
as ‘Britannia’ and ‘Tornado’.

Not only does Riviera Trains support the railtour industry, but also
other market industries. These include Sporting Events, the Cruise
Shipping Industry plus the additional requirements of Train
Operating Companies (TOC's) such as First Great Western and Virgin
Trains. Over many years we have supported rolling stock shortages, a
highlight during the Summer of 2004 providing Virgin Trains with
Saturday holiday trains. In 2012 our biggest challenge to date, was
delivering 6 Mk2 train sets during the 17 nights of the 2012 London
Olympic Games.

To understand what we can provide you with, visit our Specialist
Services or Coaching Stock pages of this website and let us offer
you the resources and knowledge necessary to deliver your train.